Writer Todd Henry suggests an alternate approach: write that resignation letter, but don’t deliver it. The idea here is to take some time and really assess how you feel about your job. Am I looking to my job to provide something a job cannot ultimately give me? (Identity, self-worth, etc.) How much of what’s in this letter is recent frustration, versus old wounds that haven’t healed? How much of what’s in this letter have I experienced in other workplaces as well?...

Your first instinct would be to talk about the past first then the present. The Muse suggests mixing it up: So, first you start with the presentwhere you are right now. Finally, finish with the futurewhy you are really excited for this particular opportunity. Explaining your present skills first gives the interviewer a context to understand the past. Ending your interview with the future gives you a strong finish. While The Muse focuses on one question, this formula also works with other questions, too....

If you’re a busy parent, you don’t always have the time to help kids with homework. Tutors are expensive, but your local library might have free help sessions. Librariesaren’t just for books anymore. Happy Strong Home covers some of the kid-friendly resources many libraries offer, including homework assistance. It may come in the form of informal study groups or peer education sessions. Some libraries have an agreement with online services likeBrainfuse....

For those of us still usingdesktop email clients, folders keep your messages organized. you’ve got the option to also put the key mailboxes right on the toolbar. Drag the mailbox onto the toolbar and it’ll pop right up. Check out the link for other Apple Mail tips. Pointers: Get more out of Apple’s OS X Mail app| Macnn

You don’t have to break the bank to get a great display for your system. Large, high-resolution monitors are more commonand more affordablethan ever. Others noted the built-in speakers aren’t very good. you’ve got the option to read morein its nomination thread here. you could read more about this one thoughin its nomination thread here. Read morein its nomination thread here. Like other Asus panels, this one includes built-in speakers, although they’re not terribly good....

Those days look to see if you met your personal values checklist. Those attributes might be the reason you didn’t get everything done you intended. This alternative view isn’t an excuse for procrastination, of course. Not getting everything done on the list was a deliberate choice to postpone something because something else had priority. Stop Beating Yourself Up For Not Getting Everything Done Every Day| Inc.

Every week, we ask interesting people how they work. This week we’re answering our own questions about how people get it done. After all, don’t ask a question you wouldn’t feel comfortable answering yourself. Now it’s my turn. After all, what if we find a new tip for Windows for Workgroups? What apps/software/tools can’t you live without? I have a ton of Google-based accounts, soMailplanelets me check them all at once....

Even the best of wines or beers sometimes go bad. You might just live with it, but consider trying to return it to the store. Go into the store you bought it from and explain the situation. You’ll get the best results doing this as soon as possible after you kick off the bottle. Call ahead to the store about their policy before driving over there. They may want you to contact their distributor directly....

This video from YouTuberDaveHaxdemonstrates a simple way to keep flowers looking just right in a vase. Just see to it the top of the vase is dry. Flowers can be a lovely gift, but double-check yougive them the proper care.

Nobody likes a noisy hotel room. Tourist Meets Traveler covers a bunch of tips for avoiding noisy rooms. Since hotels often have events, they suggest asking at check-in to stay far away from those rooms.

Every week, we ask interesting people how they work. This week, it’s our turn. I’m Herbert, and here are some of my favorite techniques, insights, and apps. I shudder to think of life without Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Gmail. I usePocketto organize all the articles or videos I haven’t had a chance to read or watch yet. What’s your workspace setup like? I like to rotate throughout the week between three places....

When your bank thinks something’s wrong with your account, they’ll call or text you. Those communication methods are ripe for phishing scams. Your bank’s smartphone app will protect you against those risks. Since the phone number was a local number, victims were more likely to call it. He suggests using your bank’s smartphone app to warn you of problems with your account. It varies by company, but many credit card apps in particular have built in warnings....

It’s the last minute, and you forgot to get someone a gift. Siri lets you buy an iTunes gift card just by asking. it’s crucial that you have an iTunes account and credit card on file to do this. How to instantly purchase an iTunes gift card using Siri| iMore